SD-03-817

Bendix E-6 & E-10 Dual Brake Valves

TREADLE

TREADLE

MOUNTING
PLATE
MOUNTING
PLATE

BOOT

3/8 P.T.
PRIMARY
DELIVERY
3/8 P.T.
PRIMARY
SUPPLY

3/8 P.T.
SECONDARY
DELIVERY

3/8 P.T.
SECONDARY
SUPPLY

3/8 P.T.
PRIMARY
DELIVERY
3/8 P.T.
SECONDARY
DELIVERY

EXHAUST

FIGURE 1 - E-6 DUAL BRAKE VALVE

3/8 P.T.
PRIMARY
SUPPLY

EXHAUST

3/8 P.T.
SECONDARY
SUPPLY

FIGURE 2 - E-10 DUAL BRAKE VALVE

DESCRIPTION
The E-6 (Figure 1) and E-10 (Figure 2) dual brake valves
are floor mounted, treadle operated type brake valves with
two separate supply and delivery circuits for service (primary) and secondary braking, which provides the driver with
a graduated control for applying and releasing the vehicle
brakes.
The E-10 dual brake valve (Figure 2) is similar to the E-6
dual brake valve except that a metal coil spring housed in
an upper body assembly replaces the rubber spring used in
the E-6 valve. The use of a metal coil spring (and the upper
body assembly) provides greater treadle travel and, therefore, provides the driver with a less sensitive "feel" when
making a brake application. The E-10 dual brake valve is
generally used on buses, where smooth brake applications
contribute to passenger comfort.
The circuits in the E-6/E-10 dual brake valves are identified
as follows: The primary circuit is that portion of the valve
between the spring seat which contacts the plunger and the
relay piston; the secondary circuit is that portion between
the relay piston and the exhaust cavity.

The primary circuit of the valve is similar in operation to a

standard single circuit air brake valve, and under normal
operating conditions the secondary circuit is similar in
operation to a relay valve.
Both primary and secondary circuits of the brake valve use
a common exhaust protected by an exhaust diaphragm.

OPERATION
APPLYING: NORMAL OPERATION - PRIMARY
CIRCUIT PORTION
When the brake treadle is depressed, the plunger exerts
force on the spring seat, graduating spring, and primary
piston. The primary piston, which contains the exhaust valve
seat, closes the primary exhaust valve. As the exhaust valve
closes, the primary inlet valve is moved off its seat allowing
primary air to flow out the primary delivery port.

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16

19

25

34

17
26

15

8
1
2

27

28

16

18

22
23

17

24

33

5
19

31
21
32

20
30

14

13
12
9

11

10

FIGURE 3 - E-6 DUAL BRAKE VALVE SECTIONAL

DIAGRAM

APPLYING: NORMAL OPERATION SECONDARY CIRCUIT

When the primary inlet valve is moved off its seat, air is
permitted to pass through the bleed passage and enters the
relay piston cavity. The air pressure moves the relay piston,
which contains the exhaust seat and closes the secondary
exhaust valve. As the secondary exhaust valve closes, the
secondary inlet valve is moved off its seat allowing the
secondary air to flow out the secondary delivery port.
Because of the small volume of air required to move the
relay piston, action of the secondary circuit of the valve is
almost simultaneous with the primary circuit portion.

APPLYING: LOSS OF AIR IN THE SECONDARY

CIRCUIT
Should air be lost in the secondary circuit, the primary
circuit will continue to function as described above under
Normal Operation: Primary Circuit Portion.

APPLYING: LOSS OF AIR IN THE PRIMARY

CIRCUIT
Should air be lost in the primary circuit, the function will be
as follows: As the brake treadle is depressed and no air
pressure is present in the primary circuit supply and
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FIGURE 4 - E-10 DUAL BRAKE VALVE SECTIONAL

DIAGRAM

delivery ports, the primary piston will mechanically move

the relay piston, allowing the piston to close the secondary
exhaust valve and open the secondary inlet valve and allow
air to flow out the secondary delivery port.

BALANCED: PRIMARY CIRCUIT

When the primary delivery pressure acting on the piston
equals the mechanical force of the brake pedal application,
the primary piston will move and the primary inlet valve will
close, stopping further flow of air from the primary supply
line through the valve. The exhaust valve remains closed
preventing any escape of air through the exhaust port.

BALANCED: SECONDARY CIRCUIT

When the air pressure on the secondary side of the relay
piston approaches that being delivered on the primary side
of the relay piston, the relay piston moves closing the
secondary inlet valve and stopping further flow of air from the
supply line through the valve. The exhaust remains closed
as the secondary delivery pressure balances the primary
delivery pressure.
When applications in the graduating range are made, a
balanced position in the primary circuit is reached as the air

pressure on the delivery side of the primary piston equals

the effort exerted by the driver's foot on the treadle. A
balanced position in the secondary portion is reached when
air pressure on the secondary side of the relay piston closely
approaches the air pressure on the primary side of the relay
piston.
When the brake treadle is fully depressed, both the primary
and secondary inlet valves remain open and full reservoir
pressure is delivered to the actuators.

RELEASING: PRIMARY CIRCUIT

With the brake treadle released, mechanical force is
removed from the spring seat, graduating spring, and
primary piston. Air pressure and spring load moves the
primary piston, opening the primary exhaust valve, allowing
air pressure in the primary delivery line to exhaust out the
exhaust port.

RELEASING: SECONDARY CIRCUIT

With the brake treadle released, air is exhausted from the
primary circuit side of the relay piston. Air pressure and
spring load move the relay piston, opening the secondary
exhaust valve allowing air pressure in the secondary
delivery line to exhaust out the exhaust port.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Important: Review the Bendix Warranty Policy before performing any intrusive maintenance procedures. A warranty
may be voided if intrusive maintenance is performed during
the warranty period.
No two vehicles operate under identical conditions, as a
result, maintenance intervals may vary. Experience is a valuable guide in determining the best maintenance interval for air
brake system components. At a minimum, the E-6/E-10
valves should be inspected every 6 months or 1500 operating hours, whichever comes first, for proper operation. Should
the E-6/E-10 valves not meet the elements of the operational tests noted in this document, further investigation and
service of the valve may be required.
Visually check for physical damage to the brake valve such
as broken air lines and broken or missing parts.
Every 3 months, 25,000 miles, or 900 operating hours:
Clean any accumulated dirt, gravel, or foreign material away
from the heel of the treadle, plunger boot, and mounting
plate.
Lubricate the treadle roller, roller pin, and hinge pin, with
Barium grease per BW-204-M (Bendix part 246671).
Check the rubber plunger boot for cracks, holes or deterioration and replace if necessary. Also, check mounting plate
and treadle for integrity.
Apply a thin layer of Barium grease, per BW-204-M (Bendix
part 246671), between plunger and mounting plate do not
over oil!

MV-3 DASH
CONTROL
MODULE

TP-5 TRACTOR
PROTECTION VALVE

TRAILER
CONTROL
VALVE

SLACK
ADJUSTER

SLACK
ADJUSTER

BRAKE
CHAMBER
(E-6 OR E-10)
DUAL BRAKE
VALVE

GOVERNOR

DOUBLE
CHECK
VALVE

COMPRESSOR

QUICK
RELEASE
VALVE

BP-R1
BOBTAIL
PROPORTIONING
VALVE

AIR DRYER

SUPPLY
RESERVOIR
(WET TANK)

SPRING
BRAKES

#1 SERVICE
RESERVOIR

#2 SERVICE
RESERVOIR

FIGURE 5 - TYPICAL PIPING SCHEMATIC

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SERVICE CHECKS
OPERATING CHECK
Check the delivery pressure of both primary and secondary
circuits using accurate test gauges. Depress the treadle to
several positions between the fully released and fully
applied positions, and check the delivered pressure on the
test gauges to see that it varies equally and proportionately
with the movement of the brake pedal.

2. Remove the screw (9) securing the exhaust diaphragm

(10) and washer (11) to the exhaust cover (12).
3. Remove the four screws that secure the exhaust cover
(12) to the lower body.
4. Remove the Secondary inlet and exhaust valve assembly (13) from the lower body.
5. Remove the four hex head cap screws securing the lower
body to the upper body and separate the body halves.
6. Remove the rubber seal ring (14) from the lower body.

After a full application is released, the reading on the test

gauges should fall off to zero promptly. It should be noted
that the primary circuit delivery pressure will be about 2 PSI
greater than the secondary circuit delivery pressure with
both supply reservoirs at the same pressure. This is normal
for this valve.

E-6 VALVE ONLY (Figure 3):

Important: A change in vehicle braking characteristics or a

low pressure warning may indicate a malfunction in one or
the other brake circuit, and although the vehicle air brake
system may continue to function, the vehicle should not be
operated until the necessary repairs have been made and
both braking circuits, including the pneumatic and mechanical devices, are operating normally. Always check the vehicle
brake system for proper operation after performing brake
work and before returning the vehicle to service.

8. A.

LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Make and hold a high pressure (80 psi) application.
2. Coat the exhaust port and body of the brake valve with a
soap solution.
3. Leakage permitted is a 1 bubble in 3 seconds. If the
brake valve does not function as described above or leakage is excessive, it is recommended that it be replaced
with a new or remanufactured unit, or repaired with genuine Bendix parts available at authorized Bendix parts
outlets.

REMOVAL
1. Check the vehicle wheels or park the vehicle by
mechanical means. Drain all air system reservoirs.
2. Identify and disconnect all supply and delivery lines at
the brake valve.
3. Remove the brake valve and treadle assembly from the
vehicle by removing the three cap screws on the outer
bolt circle of the mounting plate. The basic brake valve
alone can be removed by removing the three cap screws
on the inner bolt circle.

DISASSEMBLY (Figures 3 and 4)

1. If the entire brake valve and treadle assembly was removed from the vehicle, remove the three cap screws
securing the treadle assembly to the basic brake valve.

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7. While applying thumb pressure to the primary piston, lift

out and up on the three lock tabs of the primary piston
retainer (15).
E-10 VALVE ONLY (Figure 4):

B.

While depressing spring seat (7), remove retaining

ring (8).
Remove spring seat and coil spring (5).

9. Using a 3/8" wrench, hold the lock nut (16) on the

threaded end of the stem (17) in the primary piston (2).
Insert a screwdriver in the exhaust passage through the
center of the valve and engage the slotted head of the
stem.
10. Remove lock nut (16), spring seat (18), stem spring (19),
primary piston (2), and primary piston return spring (6).
Remove o-ring (34).
11. Remove adapter (1). Remove o-ring (4) from adapter.
Caution: Before proceeding with the disassembly, refer
to Figure 4 and note that the lock nut and stem are used
to contain the primary piston return spring, stem spring
and the relay piston spring. The combined force of these
springs is approximately 50 pounds and care must be
taken when removing the lock nut as the spring forces
will be released. It is recommended that the primary
piston and relay piston be manually or mechanically
contained while the nut and stem are being removed.
E-6 VALVE ONLY:
12. Using a screwdriver to restrain the stem, as in step nine,
remove the lock nut (16), spring seat (18) and stem
spring (19).
13. Remove the relay piston (20), relay piston spring (21),
primary piston and primary piston return spring (23) from
the upper body. Use care so as not to nick seats.
Note: Certain E-6 valves do not have a relay piston spring
(21). If none is found, none should be replaced.
14. On valves manufactured after October 7,1976, a small
washer (24) will be found in the cavity in the lower side
of the primary piston (22).
15. Disassemble the primary piston by rotating the spring
seat nut (25) counterclockwise. Separate the spring seat

nut, spring seat (26), rubber spring (27) and remove the
piston o-ring (28).
16. Remove the large (30) and small (31) o-rings from the
relay piston (20).
17. Remove the retaining ring (32) securing the primary
inlet and exhaust valve assembly (33) in the upper body
and remove the valve assembly.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

1. Wash all metal parts in mineral spirits and dry.
2. Inspect all parts for excessive wear or deterioration.
3. Inspect the valve seats for nicks or burrs.
4. Check the springs for cracks or corrosion.
5. Replace all rubber parts and any part not found to be
serviceable during inspection, using only genuine
Bendix replacement parts.

ASSEMBLY
Prior to reassembling, lubricate all o-rings, o-ring grooves,
piston bores and metal to metal moving surfaces with Dow
Corning 55 M pneumatic grease (Bendix piece number
291126).
Note: All torques specified in this manual are assembly
torques and can be expected to fall off, after assembly is
accomplished. Do not retorque after initial assembly
torques fall.
1. Install the primary inlet and exhaust assembly (33) in
the upper body and replace the retaining ring (32) to
secure it. Be sure the retaining ring is seated completely
in its groove.
2. Install the large (30) and small (31) o-rings on the relay
piston.
3. Install the primary piston o-ring (28) in the piston o-ring
groove.

E-6 VALVE ONLY:

4. Install the rubber spring (do not lubricate) (27), concave
side down in the primary piston (22) and place the spring
seat (26), flat side up, over the rubber spring.
5. Install the primary piston spring seat nut (25), with its
hex closest to the spring seat, and rotate clockwise
until the top surface of the spring seat is even with the
top surface of the piston. Set aside.
6. Install large (30) and small (31) o-rings on relay piston
(20).
7. Place relay piston, spring (21) (if used) in concave
portion of relay piston and install relay piston through
No. 1 inlet/exhaust assembly (33) and into under side of
upper body.

8. Place screwdriver, blade up, in vise. Place stem (17) in

relay piston upper body sub assembly over the blade of
the screwdriver with blade engaged in the slot in the
head of the stem.
9. Place the washer (24) over the stem. This washer should
be installed in all valves.
10. Install primary return spring (23) in upper body piston
bore.
11. Install the primary piston rubber spring sub assembly
(steps 4 & 5) over the stem, into the upper body piston
bore.
12. Compress the primary and relay pistons into the upper
body from either side and hold them compressed, either
manually or mechanically. See the cautionary note
under step 11 in the Disassembly section of this
manual.
13. Place the stem spring (19) over the spring seat nut (25)
and the spring seat (18) over the stem.
14. Install the lock nut (16) on the stem and torque to 20 30 inch pounds.
15. Install the primary piston retainer (15) over the piston,
making certain all three lock tabs have engaged the outer
lip of the body.

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the
following general precautions should be
observed at all times.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking
brakes, and always block the wheels. Always wear
safety glasses.
2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when working
under or around the vehicle. When working in the engine
compartment, the engine should be shut off and the
ignition key should be removed. Where circumstances
require that the engine be in operation, EXTREME
CAUTION should be used to prevent personal injury
resulting from contact with moving, rotating, leaking,
heated or electrically charged components.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read and
thoroughly understand the recommended procedures.
Use only the proper tools and observe all precautions
pertaining to use of those tools.

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4. If the work is being performed on the vehicles air brake

system, or any auxiliary pressurized air systems, make
certain to drain the air pressure from all reservoirs before
beginning ANY work on the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with an AD-IS air dryer system or a dryer
reservoir module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturers recommended
procedures, deactivate the electrical system in a manner
that safely removes all electrical power from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturers recommended pressures.
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line containing
pressure; it may whip. Never remove a component or
plug unless you are certain all system pressure has
been depleted.
8. Use only genuine Bendix replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware, tubing,
hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent size, type and
strength as original equipment and be designed
specifically for such applications and systems.
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged parts
should be replaced rather than repaired. Do not attempt
repairs requiring machining or welding unless specifically
stated and approved by the vehicle and component
manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make certain all
components and systems are restored to their proper
operating condition.
11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control (ATC), the
ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator lamp
should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
maintenance where one or more wheels on a drive axle
are lifted off the ground and moving.5. Following the
vehicle manufacturers recommended procedures,
deactivate the electrical system in a manner that safely
removes all electrical power from the vehicle.

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BW1427 2007 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. All rights reserved. 3/2007 Printed in U.S.A.

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